On Friday and Monday we will publish the problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Guardian Work supplement, so readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy's own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?
I'm 30, and for the past couple of years have been retraining and refocusing after spending some years after graduating working in a well-paid, yet deeply unfulfilling career. This process has involved various internships, as well as a period in full-time education.
I'm applying for very junior jobs, and I know I have the knowledge and qualities to fulfil the roles I'm going for but I wonder whether my previous working life might now be counting against me.
I am going for jobs far below the seniority I was working in, and I'm possibly a fair bit older than the other applicants. I'm worried that when potential employers see my CV they might be discouraged from interviewing me as they may think I'm too old or need a larger salary. Should I omit my previous working life from my CV and make it look like I've gone straight into my new chosen career, and then come clean if and when I get an interview?
• For Jeremy's and readers' advice on a work issue, send a brief email to dear.jeremy@guardian.co.uk. Please note that he is unable to answer questions of a legal nature or reply personally.
